Debbie Stabenow actually said...

"I really do want to start the hearing, though, by thanking Chairman Roberts for his years of leadership on issues important to American agriculture."

"Well, we cannot close out this panel, Mr. Chairman, without my asking about something that we worked so hard on together related to livestock last time, which was a huge, important, new funding piece ..."

"I appreciate very much Kansas State University hosting us, and I thank President Myers for his welcome, and Secretary Jackie McClaskey."

"Farmers and ranchers pulled themselves up from their bootstraps. They understand fiscal responsibility."